It seemed like this place came up on several searches for Maine's best lobster roll.
Since I was already in Kennebunkport visiting the Seashore Trolley Museum (separate post on that one later), I figured I'd give this place a try since everyone on the internet and on YouTube was raving about it.
I will say that the surrounding area is beautiful. It's located on one of the main strips in Kennebunkport. Traffic down here is pretty heavy so be prepared for that...parking is at a premium as well (I ended up being able to find a space on a side street but if you want to park in one of the lots, be prepared to pay up.).
The place itself is literally a shack with two windows - one for ordering and the other for picking up. They have a few benches outside where you can sit and eat, or you can grab a table in the adjoining fish market like my companion and I did.
Here's the "world famous" lobster roll with mayo and butter:
While I did like there was more lobster and less filler like celery and a ton of mayo, I thought it might have been a bit bigger. The hamburger bun is unique, to say the least.
The lobster roll was $16.95. My friend got a burger and we got two drinks as well. Total bill comes to around $30.
This place takes CASH ONLY. A total WTF - most stuff here is pretty expensive so it's pretty absurd (at least to me) that they don't accept credit cards. I want the double points I'd be getting on dining by swiping my Capital One card here...lol.
Overall, it was a decent touristy experience. There's another place, Allison's, that they competed against on The Travel Channel. I wouldn't mind giving them a shot as well just to be fair.
The Clam Shack
2 Western Ave
Kennebunk, ME 04043
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